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Stop Mold Growth Before it Starts, Tips to Prevent Mold Growth

September 1, 2015

Stop Mold Growth Before it Starts, Tips to Prevent Mold Growth

How to Stop Mold Growth Football season is just around the corner, and with it are sure to be Thursday nights, Sunday afternoons, and Monday ...

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Causes of Attic Mold : 4 Potential Sources

July 29, 2015

Causes of Attic Mold : 4 Potential Sources

What Dangers Lurk in Your Attic? The attic is a place where ghosts and monsters like to hide in scary movies. But in real life ...

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How to Wipe Out Window Mold for Good

March 31, 2015

How to Wipe Out Window Mold for Good

When you start your spring cleaning, you'll likely have a whole checklist of household chores to tackle. One of those major to do's will probably be cleaning your windows, and if it's been at least a few months since you've wiped them off, you may be ...

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Mold on Memory Foam Mattress ...What Do I Do?

February 9, 2015

Mold on Memory Foam Mattress ...What Do I Do?

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), absorbent or porous materials may need to be thrown away if they become moldy because mold can grow on or fill in the empty spaces and crevices of porous materials, making the mold difficult or impossible to completely remove. Porous materials ...

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Got Mold? Commercial Landlord Liability for Mold

January 21, 2015

Got Mold? Commercial Landlord Liability for Mold

High profile lawsuits involving claims for property damage and personal injury arising from toxic mold have received significant publicity in recent months. Although many of the highest profile cases have involved residences, commercial landlord liability for mold has changed too as a result. As a landlord of a commercial building ...

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Identify Mold and Mildew in Your Home

November 17, 2014

Identify Mold and Mildew in Your Home

Identify Mold and Mildew in Your Home Two ingredients are needed for mold or mildew to grow. These include oxygen and moisture. With these two prevalent ingredients being available nearly everywhere, it should be no surprise that mold grows abundantly in many places. Mold spores are in the air and ...

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Prevent Mold Growth Behind Wallpaper

October 17, 2013

Prevent Mold Growth Behind Wallpaper

A lot of home designing trends have talked about wallpaper's come-back; and it's not just for walls! There are a lot of chic design schemes that allow you to create a great focal point or add a textured look to spaces other than walls in your home. The ...

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Tips to Prevent Bathroom Mold

October 17, 2013

Tips to Prevent Bathroom Mold

Bathroom mold is one of the most common problems in any house. The problem occurs primarily because mold loves damp, dark, isolated spaces. The dampest, most isolated room in your house is likely the bathroom. To rid this nuisance, first figure out what is causing moisture/humidity to become trapped ...

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The Cost of Mold Removal

July 31, 2013

The Cost of Mold Removal

There are several factors that affect the costs associated with removing mold. The truth is that there is not an average price per square foot. Homeowners should beware if they do consult a mold removal company who boasts an average cost per square foot. The Factors Associated with The Cost ...

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The Top 4 Most Common Places for Mold Growth in Your Home

July 9, 2013

The Top 4 Most Common Places for Mold Growth in Your Home

What is Mold? Mold is a living organism that belongs to the fungi kingdom (like mushrooms, yeast, and mildew). It breaks down dead plant matter, and holds medicinal value. Mold may have its place in nature, but problems can arise when it contaminates our homes - it can become a persistent ...

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Can't I just bleach it?

February 14, 2011

Can't I just bleach it?

Many consumers believe that since bleach is an effective cleaning agent for mold on non-porous surfaces such as bath tiles, vinyl shower curtains, etc., that it will be just as effective on semi-porous surfaces such as wood and drywall...but that's far from the case! Here's the best ...

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